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I am a new backyard chicken keeper. I have 6 hens now 9 months old. I have 6 different varieties. Recently I have noticed that 2 of my hens are pecking on my Americauna. The bully's I've seen have been my Astralorpe and my New Hampshire Red. They have pecked her feathers off behind her head. I'm...

I'm a newbie also. Getting 6 chicks end of April...how do you regulate temperature in brooder? By raising light?? Sounds like an easy question, but never having done this before trying to learn all I can before I get chicks...I do know correct temperature is critical!

Good point...thanks!

I have thought about planting grass seed in and around my chicken coop/run. I know they will scratch it all up in due time, but I thought it would be nice for them in the beginning. Are there cons to doing this?

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I am trying to get 'all my ducks (chicks) in a row' before I get my coop...and then my chicks... I plan to only have about 6 chicks and want several varieties... Any/all suggestions appreciated...